The spotlight is on as the finalists for the 35th Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards are revealed, with the winners to be crowned at a night of celebration at The Star in Sydney on Saturday, 12 October.

“With 1159 entries this year, 361 finalists, and only 71 awards up for grabs the competition is fiercer than ever. The talent on display is truly special, and we are thrilled to see such a diverse array of voices ready to shine as showtime approaches,” said Jo Dick, Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) chief commercial officer.

The nominees for the highly anticipated ACRA for Best On Air Team (Metro) are last year’s winners Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller (Jonesy & Amanda, WSFM, ARN), 2022 Hall of Fame inductees Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson (The Kyle and Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, ARN), The Christian O’Connell Show (GOLD104.3, ARN), Jase & Lauren (Nova 100, NOVA Entertainment), Carrie & Tommy (3FOX, SCA), and Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie (Nova 96.9, NOVA Entertainment).

The Individual Talent of the Year Award has attracted the highest number of submissions across all categories. This year’s Metro finalists are Christian O’Connell (GOLD104.3, ARN), Ray Hadley (2GB, Nine Radio), “Ugly” Phil O’Neil (WSFM, ARN), Jackie Henderson (KIIS 1065, ARN), Fifi Box (3FOX, SCA), Kate Ritchie (Nova 96.9, NOVA Entertainment), and Ricki-Lee Coulter (Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment) and Ben Fordham (2GB, Nine Radio).

Battling it out for Station of the Year Award (Metro) are B105 Brisbane; GOLD104.3 Melbourne; 2GB Sydney; Triple M Adelaide; and 2023 winners KIIS 1065 Sydney. Non-metro contenders are: 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast; 102.9 Triple M, Newcastle; 102.3 Triple M, Townsville; and defending champs Mix 106.3, Canberra.

The competition for the Best Networked Show Award is fierce, with last year’s winners, The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power (KIIS Network, Sydney, ARN) up against Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie (Nova 96.9, NOVA Entertainment), Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel (Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment), The Christian O’Connell Show (GOLD104.3, ARN), The Jimmy & Nath Show (The Hit Network, SCA), and Jess & Ducko (Hit106.9, Newcastle, SCA).

The Podcast Host/s of the Year category is packed with standout talent. Finalists include Hamish & Andy (The Hamish & Andy Podcast, LiSTNR, SCA), Amelia Oberhardt (Secrets We Keep: Shame, Lies and Family, LiSTNR, SCA), Amanda Keller (Double A Chattery, iHeart, ARN), Christian McEwan (The Dragons Den, i98FM, WIN Network), Ant Middleton (Head Game, Nova Podcasts), and the dynamic duo Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne (Life Uncut, iHeart, ARN).

Last year’s Podcast Host of the Year, Abbie Chatfield, is a contender for the Podcast of the Year Award with It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield (LiSTNR, SCA). She will be up against Hamish & Andy (LiSTNR, SCA), Amelia Oberhardt’s Secrets We Keep: Shame, Lies and Family (LiSTNR, SCA), Crime Insiders (LiSTNR, SCA), and Hannah’s Story (9Podcasts, Nine Radio).

The finalists for Best News Event Coverage exemplify top-tier journalism, delivering breaking news that has a profound impact on our communities. The contenders include ARN’s MIX 104.9 for Alice Springs Chaos, Nine Radio’s 2GB for both Bondi Attacks and Sydney Car Pursuit, SCA’s Triple M Newcastle for Hunter Valley Bus Tragedy, SCA’s 102.3 Triple M Townsville for Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, and ARN News for Westfield Bondi Attack.

“Congratulations to all the finalists for their outstanding work and dedication. Their contributions are a significant part of what makes the Australian audio scene so exciting and dynamic,” said Jo Dick.

Tickets for the ACRAS will go on sale in early September. To be the first to know, make sure to head to the 2024 ACRA Awards page at www.acras.com.au.

FINALISTS FOR 2024 AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL RADIO AWARDS (ACRAs) Please note: Category Finalists are denoted with the following letters: 

Country = C | Provincial = P | Non-Metropolitan = NM | Metropolitan = M 

ENTERTAINMENT & TALENT 

BEST ON AIR TEAM (METRO, PROVINCIAL, COUNTRY) 

Carrie & Tommy; Carrie Bickmore, Tommy Little, 3FOX, Melbourne, VIC, SCA, M 

Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Kate Ritchie, Nova 96.9 Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Jase & Lauren, Jason Hawkins Lauren Phillips, Clint Stanaway, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment M 

Jonesy & Amanda; Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN, M 

The Christian O’Connell Show; Christian O’Connell, Jack Post, Patrina Jones, Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands, Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Dan & Christie; Dan Taylor, Christie Hayes, HIT 100.9, Hobart, TAS, SCA P 

Galey & Emily Jade; Paul Gale, Emily Jade O’Keeffe, 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN P 

Flan, Ali & Spida; Sean Flanagan, Ali Plath, Spida Everitt, 92.5 Triple M Gold, Gold Coast, QLD, SCA P 

Moyra & Big Trev; Moyra Major, Trevor Butler, 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, NSW, ARN P 

Tanya & Steve; Tanya Wilks, Steve Grahame, 102.9 Triple M Newcastle / Tanya & Steve, Newcastle, NSW, SCA P 

Adam & Issy; Adam Davison, Isabella Roldán, Chilli FM, Launceston, TAS, ARN C 

Brad & Hutzy; Patrick Hutley, Brad Blissett, Power Fm Bega, Bega, NSW, ARN C 

Brooke & Bob; Brooke Humble, Bob Lawry, Magic 93.1, Berri, SA, ARN C 

Mixx Brekky with Jimmy & Lippi; James Thwaites, Matt Lipiarski, Mixx FM Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

Nick & Josh for Breakfast; Josh Arthur, Nicholas Feain, Triple M Goulburn Valley, Shepparton, VIC, SCA C 

INDIVIDUAL TALENT OF THE YEAR (METRO, PROVINCIAL, COUNTRY) 

Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Christian O’Connell; Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

Fifi Box; 3FOX, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

Jackie Henderson; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Kate Ritchie; Nova 96.9, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

“Ugly” Phil O’Neil; WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Ray Hadley: 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Ricki-Lee Coulter; Nova Network, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Ellie Angel-Mobbs; Hit 104.7, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA P 

Jess Farchione; HIT106.9 (HIT NSW), Newcastle, NSW, SCA P 

Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin, NT, ARN P 

Matt Baseley, Star 104,5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment P 

Marty Haynes, i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network P 

Nigel Johnson, Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA P 

Courtney McIntyre, Mixx FM Hamilton, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

Lachi Rooke, Coast FM, Warrnambool, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

Michael Moffett; Triple M Coffs Coast, Coffs Harbour, NSW, SCA C 

Simon Gale; SNOW FM, Snowy Mountains, NSW, Capital Radio Network C 

BEST PROGRAM/CONTENT DIRECTOR (METRO & NON METRO) 

Jack Ball; B105, Brisbane, QLD, SCA M 

Luke Davis; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Mike Byrne; 101.7 WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Sue Carter; Gold104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

Tony Aldridge; KIIS1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Ben Erbsland; 91.9 SEA FM & 92.7 MIX FM; Sunshine Coast, QLD, Great Southern Land Media NM 

Brendon ‘Whippy’ Dangar; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN NM 

Drew Chapman; River 94.9, Ipswich, QLD, ARN NM 

Jaben Ryan; i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network NM 

Shayne Sinclair; Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM 

BEST NETWORKED SHOW 

Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie; Nova 96.9 Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Jess & Ducko; Hit106.9 Newcastle (HIT NSW), Newcastle, NSW, SCA P 

The Jimmy & Nath Show; The Hit Network, Sydney, NSW, SCA M 

The Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power; KIIS Network, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel; Nova Network, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

The Christian O’Connell Show; Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

BEST MUSIC HOST (METRO, PROVINCIAL, COUNTRY) 

Brad Wood; B105 Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, SCA, M 

Craig “Huggy” Huggins; GOLD104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

Dave Williams; Triple M Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

Tim Lee; 101.9 The Fox, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

“Ugly” Phil O’Neil; WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Cam Hilder; i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network P 

David ‘Christo’ Christopher; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN P 

Guy Mylecharane; Triple M Regional Network, Albury, NSW, SCA P 

Meg Alexander; Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment P 

Sarah Farley-Adams; 102.9 Triple M Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, SCA P 

Courtney McIntyre; Mixx FM Hamilton, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

Matt Hobbs; 3NE Wangaratta, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

Midge McCallum; Midge McCallum,96.1 SAFM Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier, SA, SCA C 

Sarah Grigg; Mixx FM Swan Hill, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

Tyson Witham; Edge FM Wangaratta, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

BEST NEW TALENT ON AIR – RADIO (METRO, PROVINCIAL, COUNTRY) 

Andrew ‘Hayesy’ Hayes; Nova 919, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment M 

Chris O’Keefe; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Jacqui Felgate; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio M 

Mary Argall; Gold 104.3, Richmond, VIC, ARN M 

Damian Martin; SEN Spirit’s 621AM, Bunbury, WA, Sports Entertainment Network P 

Jacob Brown; hit101.9 Fraser Coast, Fraser Coast, QLD, SCA P 

Karen “Kaz” McMullen; 107.3 Triple M, Hobart, TAS, SCA P 

Thomas Watkin; Power100, Townsville, QLD, ARN P 

Tubes Taylor; Hobart, TAS, SCA P 

Connor Mallis; Goldfields Hit 97.9, Bunbury, WA, SCA C 

Jodi Howard; Triple M Dubbo, NSW, SCA C 

Krystal Roker; 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, ARN C 

Nicholas Groer; Chilli North East, Launceston, TAS, ARN C 

Ryan Hickey; Mixx FM Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

Tabatha Goodier; Magic 93.1, Berri, SA, ARN C 

BEST NEW TALENT OFF AIR – AUDIO (METRO & NON METRO) 

Ella Kanna; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Louisa Senteleky; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Rachel Kemp; NOVA Entertainment, Pyrmont, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Sienna Williams; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Amy Lawrie; Ipswich, QLD, ARN NM 

Jacob Creech; Hit 104.7 / Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

Jana Grose; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN NM 

Keeley Gay; Hit 104.7 / Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

Leesa Singleton; HIT and Triple M Darling Downs; Toowoomba, QLD, SCA NM 

Tanner Clark; Hit 104.7 / Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

STATION OF THE YEAR (METRO & NON-METRO) 

2GB; Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

B105; Brisbane, QLD, SCA M 

Gold104.3; Gold104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

KIIS 1065; KIIS 1065, NSW, ARN M 

Triple M Adelaide; Adelaide, SA, SCA M 

1029 Hot Tomato; Gold Coast, QLD, ARN NM 

102.9 Triple M Newcastle; NSW, SCA NM 

Townsville’s 102.3 Triple M; QLD, SCA NM 

amplifyCBR; Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

BEST COMEDY SEGMENT (METRO & NON METRO) 

Aussie We Didn’t Start The Fire; Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, Belle Jackson, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment M 

Radio Producer’s Worst Nightmare; Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller, Megan Smith, Jenna Benson, WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

The Return Of…..; The Kyle and Jackie O Show, Mark del Villar, KIIS 106.5, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

The Roast of Tommy Little; Carrie Bickmore, Tommy Little, Pippa Burgess-Nelson, Elijah Pangalos, Josh O’Loughlin, 3FOX, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

What Do All Men Like?; Marty Sheargold, Triple M 105.1, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

Hans The Aldi Mole; Sam Archie Arenson, Henry Bretz, Power100, Townsville, QLD, ARN NM 

Lyndal & Crammy’s Everyday Documentary; Lyndal Rogers, Ryan Cram, Michael Caruana, Wollongong, NSW, ARN NM 

Netflix Law Enforcement Officers; Sam Archie Arenson, Henry Bretz, Power100, Townsville, QLD, ARN NM 

So Stale! Songs To Play To Let Them Know It’s Over; Matt Baseley, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment, NM 

The Swear Jar; Adam Davison, Isabella Roldán, Chilli FM, Launceston, TAS, ARN NM 

Thomas Foods Sexy Ad; Craig Pitman, Murray Bridge, SA, ARN NM 

SALES & MARKETING 

SALES TEAM OF THE YEAR 

Adelaide Direct Sales Team; NOVA Entertainment, Pyrmont, NSW, NOVA Entertainment 

Perth Commercial Team; NOVA Entertainment, WA, NOVA Entertainment 

Bundaberg Broadcasters; Bundaberg, QLD, ARN 

949 Sales Team; Ipswich, QLD, ARN 

SCA Orange; Orange, NSW, SCA 

SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR (METRO & NON METRO) 

Isabela Lorimer; Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

James Fisk; 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, SCA M 

Matthew Leadbeater; Brisbane, QLD, ARN M 

Michael Fitzgerald; NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Pat Carpenter; NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Amy Lawrie; River 949, QLD, ARN NM 

Kira Colledge, River 949, Ipswich, QLD, ARN NM 

Leigh Irwin; Hot Tomato, NSW, ARN NM 

Mia Garthon; 91.9 SEA FM & 92.7 MIX FM, QLD, Great Southern Land Media NM 

Tammy Bagrie; Hit 104.7 / Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

MOST CREATIVE SALES SOLUTION 

Archibold by Aland; Lauren Montgomery, Alice Worthy, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment 

Cabot’s Sizzling Deck; Gabriella Karipidis, Sophie Hudson, Aaron Joseph, VIC, SCA 

Hit 104.7 Skyfire Gin; Hit 104.7 Team; Hit 104.7, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA 

Lyndal & Crammy’s Ride On Race; Drive with Lyndal & Crammy, 96.5 Wave FM, Wollongong, NSW, ARN 

Menulog; CREATE, NOVA Entertainment, Pyrmont, NSW, NOVA Entertainment 

The Nissan 1% Sale; James Thwaites, Matt Lipiarski, 3CS and Mixx FM, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters 

Show Us Your Colours; The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN 

Will & Woody’s Can You Hear It? Live!; Will McMahon, Woody Whitelaw, Promotions, Sydney Agency Sales, Campaign Design & Delivery, KIIS Network, Melbourne, VIC, ARN 

Zooper Dooper Mission Space Freeze; Cam Busby, Sophie Hudson, Aaron Joseph, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (METRO & NON-METRO) 

Annette George; 101.7 WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Josh O’Loughlin; Hit Network, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

Kerry Gregory; Will & Woody, KIIS Network, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

Krystal Sanders; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Tarlia Hill; Mix102.3, Adelaide, SA, ARN M 

Amelia Cutmore; HIT and TRIPLE M Darling Downs, Toowoomba, QLD, SCA NM 

Ben Lemberg; River 949, Ipswich, QLD, ARN NM 

Brittany Gray; i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network NM 

Lauren Montgomery; Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM 

Zak Davies; Hit 104.7 / Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

MOST CREATIVE STATION PROMOTION (METRO & NON METRO) 

92.9 Triple M’s Drive Thru Santa; 92.9 Triple M Content Team, Perth, WA, SCA M 

Cash Cock; The Kyle & Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN M 

Fifi, Fev & Nick’s Car Lotto; Fifi, Fev & Nick, 101.9 Fox, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

Fifi, Fev & Nick’s – Boxy’s Big Night – Viva Box Vegas; Fifi, Fev & Nick, 101.9 Fox, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

Golden Holden; The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

Jimmy & Nath’s Left Lieutenants; Jimmy & Nath, The Hit Network, Sydney, NSW, SCA M 

Will & Woody Trapped; Will & Woody, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

1029 Hot Tomato’s $60k No Say Wedding!; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD,ARN NM 

7hofm’s School Of The Year; 7hofm Content And Promotions Teams, 101.7 7HOFM, Hobart, TAS, ARN NM 

Allan & Carly’s Exmouth Eclipse Trip; Allan & Carly, Hit WA, SCA NM 

Hostage Hungry Jacks Sign; Power100, Townsville, QLD, ARN NM 

Lyndal & Crammy’s Origin or Bust; Lyndal & Crammy, 96.5 Wave FM, Wollongong, NSW, ARN NM 

Lyndal & Crammy present Taylor Thrift; Lyndal & Crammy, 96.5 Wave FM, Wollongong, NSW, ARN NM 

MARKETING TEAM OF THE YEAR 

ARN Marketing Team; ARN Marketing Team, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

NOVA Marketing: NOVA Entertainment, National, NSW, NOVA Entertainment 

SCA Marketing; SCA Marketing, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN 

i98’s The Sounds That Shape Us; i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network 

Smooth FM – Together in Music; Smooth FM, NOVA Marketing, NSW, NOVA Entertainment 

Triple M Sydney Mick & MG in the Morning; SCA Marketing Team, Sydney, NSW, SCA 

10 Years of Kyle & Jackie O; KIIS1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

PODCASTS & DIGITAL 

PODCAST HOST/S OF THE YEAR 

Amanda Keller; Double A Chattery, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Amelia Oberhardt; Secrets We Keep: Shame, Lies and Family, Brisbane, QLD, SCA 

Ant Middleton; Head Game, Nova Podcasts, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment 

Brittany Hockley & Laura Byrne; Life Uncut, ARN / iHeart, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Christian McEwan; The Dragons Den i98FM, NSW, WIN Network 

Hamish Blake & Andy Lee; The Hamish & Andy Podcast; LiSTNR, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

BEST PODCAST BY A RADIO SHOW 

Elly & Taz; Sunshine Coast, QLD, Great Southern Land Media 

The Kyle & Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Neil Mitchell Asks Why?; 9Podcasts, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio 

The Reporter: True Stories; 6PR Mornings, 6PR, Perth, WA, Nine Radio 

Triple M’s Marty Sheargold Show; Triple M 105.1, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

PODCAST OF THE YEAR 

Crime Insiders; Jennifer Goggin, Holly Mitchell, Ed Gooden, Linc Kelly, LiSTNR, NSW, SCA 

The Hamish & Andy Podcast; Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, LiSTNR, VIC, SCA 

Hannah’s Story; 9Podcasts, Queensland, VIC, Nine Radio 

It’s A Lot Podcast with Abbie Chatfield; Abbie Chatfield, Lem Zakharia, Oscar Gordon, Amy Code, Julia Toomey, LiSTNR, NSW, SCA 

Secrets We Keep: Shame, Lies and Family; Amelia Oberhardt, Ellen Leabeater, Jake Morcom, Nial Fernandes, LiSTNR, QLD, SCA 

BEST NEW TALENT – PODCAST 

Brittney Saunders, Nova Podcasts, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment 

Eliza and Liberty Paschke, 9Podcasts, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio 

Joey Watson; LiSTNR, Sydney, NSW, SCA 

Tony Armstrong, iHeart, Melbourne, VIC, ARN 

MOST INNOVATIVE DAB FORMAT 

amplifyCBR | Club Lime Radio; Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA 

iHeartTrivia; iHeartRadio Team, National, NSW, ARN 

NIGE!; amplifyCBR Team, Canberra, NSW, ARN/SCA 

TikTok Trending; iHeartRadio Team, National, NSW, ARN 

Triple M Country; SCA DAB+ Team, Triple M Country, Sydney, NSW, SCA 

PRODUCTION 

BEST RADIO SHOW PRODUCER (METRO & NON-METRO) 

Ashleigh Smith; B105, Brisbane, QLD, SCA M 

Cornelius Mendez; 4MMM / 104.5 Triple M, Brisbane, QLD, SCA M 

Georgie Nichols; Nova Network, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Lauren Saylor; Smooth Network, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment M 

Liam McGuire; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio, M 

Haylee Potts; Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

Krystal Gordon; Mix 104.9/8 Mix, Darwin, NT, ARN NM 

Monique Cremona; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN NM 

Rebekah Lambert; 102.3 Triple M, Townsville, QLD, SCA NM 

Shelby Brady; Hit WA, SCA NM 

BEST PODCAST PRODUCER 

Jaben Ryan; The Dragons Den i98FM; Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network 

Jay Gasser; iHeart, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Jess Lodge; Hannah’s Story, 9Podcasts, Brisbane, QLD, Nine Radio 

Matt Nikolic; LiSTNR, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

Matty White; Road to Paris, 9Podcasts, Brisbane, QLD, Nine Radio 

Sam Stove; Cars That Made Australia, 9Podcasts, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

BEST IMAGING PRODUCER (METRO & NON METRO) 

Ben Ryan; KIIS Network, Brisbane, QLD, ARN M 

Brad Leask; Nova Network, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment M 

Daniel Ross Pearson; Nova Entertainment, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

David Konsky; Hit Network, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

Digby Gillings; 104.5 Triple M, Brisbane, QLD, SCA M 

Dan King; Krock 95.5, Geelong, VIC, Grant Broadcasters, NM 

Glen Brearley; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN NM 

Hayes Siilbek; i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network NM 

Mark ‘Doogie’ Brewer; 102.9 Triple M & Hit 106.9, Newcastle, NSW, SCA NM 

Matt Innes; Gold Coast, QLD, SCA NM 

Troy McInnes; Cairns, QLD, ARN NM 

DIGITAL TEAM OF THE YEAR 

ARN Creative Production; Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Jenna Benson, Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller; WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Listnr Newsroom; Sarah Bol, Caitlin Duan, Tricia Mifsud, Chris Spyrou, Melbourne / Sydney, VIC, SCA 

Sian Henshaw, Lewis Haskew, Jacob Creech & Sammy Rose; Hit 104.7 / Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA 

BEST DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR 

Azzan Schuster; 101.9 The Fox, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

Curtis Figon; Triple M, Sydney, NSW, SCA 

Elijah Pangalos; Hit Network, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

Jenna Benson; Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Joshua Fox; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Marcel Marais; LiSTNR Sport – The Howie Games, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

BEST INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING 

LiSTNR One; Adam Butler, Phil Elzerman, Ryland Sandison, Brett Kelly, Sydney, NSW, SCA 

Platform AI; SCA Skunkworks Team, Sydney, NSW, SCA 

Project Grande – ARN Regional; Brad Hambleton, Greg Hateley, Canberra, ACT, ARN 

SEN Stadium & SEN Sync; Ricky D’Amelio, SEN 1116, Melbourne, VIC, Sports Entertainment Network 

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE (METRO & NON METRO) 

AFL ‘Feel It’; Paul Corbett, Chris Gates, Brendan Tacey, SCA, M 

Dave Benson Caravans; Sean Braithwaite, SCA, M 

Fisiocrem; Nikki Price, Jamie Lechner, Nine Radio M 

Height 4 Hire – Allan Langer The Musical; Tony Byrne, Andrew Fritsch, SCA M 

Lions with Laser Vision; CREATE, Garry Dean, Drew Barrett, NOVA Entertainment, M 

Ace Building Co; Chloe Burgess-Jones, David Horspool, SCA NM 

New England Shade Sails; Nikki Kenwrick, Joey Moore, Scott Illingworth, Tom Bourne, Super Radio Network NM 

Outdoor Elegance; Cameron Horn, SCA NM 

The Pump House; Selina Hynes, Matt Cancian, Great Southern Land Media NM 

Xtreme Car Audio; Anthony Badolato, Geoff Bickerton, CADA, ARN N 

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN (METRO & NON METRO) 

AFL ‘Feel It’; Paul Corbett, Chris Gates, Brendan Tacey, MMM / HIT, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

Dorsogna – Good Onya, CREATE, Garry Dean, Drew Barrett, NOVA Entertainment M 

Scholastic ‘Pages’; Ryan Andrews, Ray Peters, KIIS Network, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

Unique Homestyle Foods, CREATE, Darren Russell, Eddie Bye, NOVA Entertainment M 

Yellow Couriers – Yelloooooooooooooooo; Tony Byrne, Andrew Fritsch, 4MMM, Brisbane, QLD, SCA M 

Avoiding Hackers; Robbie Goodwin, Kelcie Toet, Mark Stevens, TRFM, Traralgon, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM 

Farrago Interiors; Selina Hynes, Matt Cancian, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Great Southern Land Media NM 

Grow Up, Be An Adult!; Ben Monaghan, Michael Pritchard, Hit Southwest / 95.7, Bunbury, WA, SCA NM 

Sleep Clinic; Cassie Aldridge, Mark Stevens, 2AY Albury, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM 

Soft Croc; Mike Harvey, ARN NM 

TALK, NEWS & SPORT 

BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM 

Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

Clinton Maynard; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9 Darwin, Darwin, NT, ARN 

Tara Cassidy; B105 and Triple M Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, SCA 

Zac de Silva; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

THE GLENN DANIEL AWARD – BEST NEWS PRESENTER FM (METRO & NON METRO) 

Ash Gardner; Nova 100 Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment M 

Heidi Tiltins; Smooth FM Network, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Maham Kashany; Smooth FM 95.3, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Matt McDonald; Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN M 

Patrina Jones; Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

Caitlin Unger; Triple M Central Coast, Gosford, NSW, SCA NM 

Kate Rice; Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

Lucy Rees; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN NM 

Rod McLeod; Triple M Gold, Gold Coast, QLD, SCA NM 

Toni Thompson; River 949, Ipswich, QLD, ARN NM 

BEST NEWS PRESENTER AM (METRO & NON METRO) 

Amy Drew; SEN, Brisbane, QLD, Sports Entertainment Network M 

David Armstrong; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio M 

Gail Watson; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio M 

Mel Usher; FIVEAA, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment M 

Rhiannon Soliman-Marron; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Daniel McCray; Triple M Darling Downs 864, Toowoomba, QLD, SCA NM 

Emma Clark; 3WM, Horsham, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM 

Kris Seabert; 3CS, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM 

Sheree Coleman; Triple M Wagga Wagga, NSW, SCA NM 

BEST NEWS EVENT COVERAGE 

Alice Springs Chaos; Katie Woolf, Krystal Gordon, MIX 104.9, Darwin, NT, ARN 

Bondi Attacks; Ben Fordham, Mark Levy, Will Bottom, 2GB Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

Hunter Valley Bus Tragedy; David Dollin, Dan Flegg, Hamish Finlay, Isabel Everett, Tanya Wilks, Steve Grahame, Jerre Succar, Triple M Newcastle, NSW, SCA 

Sydney Car Pursuit; Ray Hadley, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily; Townsville’s 102.3 Triple M, Townsville, QLD, SCA 

Westfield Bondi Attack; ARN News, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

BEST LOCAL NEWS TEAM – COUNTRY 

92.5 MMM Gold / 90.9 Sea FM; Rod McLeod, Rosie O’Brien, Courtney Thomas, Gold Coast, Gold Coast, QLD, SCA 

i98 News Team; Emma Smith, Ashleigh Wright, Renee Criddle, i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network 

Triple M Newcastle; David Dollin, Dan Flegg, Saskia Channing, Triple M Newcastle, NSW, SCA 

WA Local News – South West; Adam Hemmings, Paige Busher, Ashleigh Ramos, Breanna Redhead, Hit 95.7 Bunbury, WA, SCA 

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER 

Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

Chris O’Keefe; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio 

Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin, NT, ARN 

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER (METRO & NON-METRO) 

Anthony Hudson; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio M 

Ben ‘Dobbo’ Dobbin; 4MMM / 104.5 Triple M Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, SCA M 

David Morrow; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Gerard Whateley; SEN 1116am, Melbourne, VIC, Sports Entertainment Network M 

Mark Levy; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Shane McInnes; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio M 

Adam Jansen; Raiders On Mix, Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

Annabelle Brett; Triple M Townsville, Townsville, QLD, SCA NM 

Chris Coleman; Raiders On Mix, Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA NM 

Elliott Lovejoy; Triple M Townsville, Townsville, QLD, SCA NM 

Gus MacLeod; 2AY, Albury, NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM 

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE (METRO & NON-METRO) 

2023 AFL Grand Final; Joel Brooks, Gerard Whateley, Kane Cornes, Gerard Healy, SEN 1116am, Melbourne, VIC, Sports Entertainment Network M 

2023 NRL Grand Final – “Panthers Miracle Comeback”; The Continuous Call Team, Ray Hadley, Mark Levy, Darryl Brohman, Mark Riddell, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

FIFA Women’s World Cup; Ben Palmer, Jordan Kounelis, SEN 1116am, Melbourne, VIC, Sports Entertainment Network M 

Triple M NRL Live In Las Vegas; Dan Ginnane, Ben Dobbin, James Graham, Wade Graham, Andrew Renfrew, Charlie White, Triple M 104.9, Sydney, NSW, SCA M 

Triple M Rocks Footy – 2023 AFL Grand Final; Triple M Footy AFL team, Melbourne, VIC, SCA M 

2023 AFL Grand Final; K rock Football Commentary Team, K rock 95.5, Geelong, VIC, Grant Broadcasters, NM 

Raiders On Mix | Inaugural Canberra Raiders NRLW Match; Chris Coleman, Phil Small, Adam Jansen, Nick Risteski & Sammy Rose, Mix 106.7, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA, NM 

Raiders On Mix | Jack Wighton Game; Chris Coleman, Phil Small, Adam Jansen, Nick Risteski & Sammy Rose, Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA, NM 

Triple M Newcastle NRL – Knights v Raiders Semi Final; Jim Callinan, Michael Hagan, Marc Glanville, Andrew Ryan, Jeremy Ryan, Triple M Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, SCA NM 

BEST DOCUMENTARY – AUDIO 

Bondi Junction Attacks; 2GB Sydney, 2GB Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio 

Hannah’s Story; 9Podcasts Team; 9Podcasts, Brisbane, QLD, Nine Radio 

Pricey’s Final Tour of Duty in PNG; Townsville’s 102.3 Triple M, Townsville’s 102.3 Triple M, Townsville, QLD, SCA 

Secrets We Keep: Nest of Traitors; Joey Watson, Jake Morcom, Ellen Leabeater, Nial Fernandes, Clair Weaver, LiSTNR SCA 

Secrets We Keep: Shame, Lies and Family; Amelia Oberhardt, Ellen Leabeater, Jake Morcom, Nial Fernandes, LISTNR SCA 

BEST COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN (METRO, PROVINCIAL, COUNTRY) 

ACTIV; CREATE, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie’s Backyard Cricket; ; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Kate Ritchie, Nova 96.9, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

FIVEAA Radiothon; The FIVEAA Product Team, FIVEAA, Adelaide, SA, NOVA Entertainment M 

Gifts For Kids; The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3, Melbourne, VIC, ARN M 

P!nk meets Lillian; B105 Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, SCA M 

150 FREE ROOMS; Star 102.7 & 4CA Promotions and Content Team, Cairns, QLD, ARN P 

Galey to the Rescue – Working it for Wellsy; Paul Gale, Emily Jade O’Keeffe, 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN P 

Give Me 5; Mix 106.3 Team, Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA P 

i98FM Illawarra Convoy; i98FM Illawarra Convoy Team, i98FM, Wollongong, NSW, WIN Network P 

Pack the Bus; Mix 106.3 Team, Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA P 

A Better Christmas; Keely, Basso, Hannah, Chris, Jenny, Mal, 2MG & Real FM, Mudgee, NSW, Super Radio Network C 

Christmas by the Lake; 3CS & Mixx FM Team, 3CS and Mixx FM Colac, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

Halloween – Lion’s Club Wangaratta; Owen Godenzi, Tyson Witham, Edge FM Wangaratta, Wangaratta, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 

RAAF to Robbo; Daniel Hilliard, Leisha Brodyk, Mix 104.9FM, Darwin, NT, ARN C 

Share On Eyre; Mr Darren Allard, Magic 899, Port Lincoln, SA, ARN C 

BEST TALK PRESENTER (METRO & NON-METRO) 

Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Chris O’Keefe; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio M 

Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Nine Radio M 

Tom Elliott; 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Nine Radio M 

Aaron Stevens; 4RO, Rockhampton, QLD, ARN NM 

Graeme Day; 2ST, Bowral, NSW, ARN NM 

Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin, NT, ARN NM 

Michael Moffett; Triple M Coffs Coast, Coffs Harbour, NSW, SCA NM 

Tom Canfell; 4RO, Rockhampton, QLD, ARN NM 

MUSIC 

BEST MUSIC FEATURE 

10 From 40; “Ugly” Phil O’Neil, Samantha Clarke, WSFM, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Aus Music Month; Samantha Clarke, Brett Nossiter, iHeartRadio, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Jessica Mauboy’s Love Song Dedications; Mitch Churi, Grace Garde, KIIS Network, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

The Police Diaries; Shayne Brian, LAFM/7SD, Launceston, Tas, ARN 

Smallzy On Tour with Taylor Swift Live from the MCG; Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small, Zach La Cava, Nova Network, Sydney, NSW, NOVA Entertainment 

Tay Tay All Day; Fox Content, 2DayFM Content, THE FOX & 2DAYFM, Sydney, NSW, SCA 

Taylor Swift Triple M Versions; Andrew Very, David Konsky, Kalun Townsend, Triple M Network, Sydney, NSW, SCA 

THE GUDINSKI – AUSTRALIAN MUSIC CHAMPION 

Brett ‘Nozz’ Nossiter, iHeartAustralia, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Great Ocean Odes; Chris Holland, Krock 95.5, Geelong, VIC, Grant Broadcasters 

The Maddy Rowe Aus Music Show; Maddy Rowe, Jodie Williams, David Lennon, Brisbane, QLD, NOVA Entertainment, 

Triple M Homegrown with Matty O; Matthew O’Gorman; Kalun Townsend; Andrew Very; Shaun Gough; Julia Di Gregorio, Triple M Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR 

Brad McNicol; KIIS 1065, Sydney, NSW, ARN 

Dan Hill; B105; Brisbane, QLD, SCA 

Gemma Maddox; Club Lime Radio, Canberra, ACT, ARN/SCA 

Jake Powell; CADA, Marsfield, NSW, ARN 

Kiri Martin; The FOX, Melbourne, VIC, SCA 

Scott Baker-Smith; Nova Network, Melbourne, VIC, NOVA Entertainment, 

Simon Dawson; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD, ARN 

SPECIAL 

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD 

Diversity & Inclusion at SCA; SCA, National, NSW 

Everyone Belongs; ARN, Sydney, NSW, 

Sound Future: NOVA Entertainment, Sydney, NSW 

Radio Internship Program; Nine Radio, NSW